Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
horseshod	14	14
horseshoe	13	13
horseshoed	15	15
horseshoeing	19	19
horseshoer	14	14
horseshoers	15	15
horseshoes	14	14
horsetail	12	12
horsetails	13	13
horseweed	15	15
horseweeds	16	16
horsewhip	19	19
horsewhipped	26	26
horsewhipper	25	25
horsewhippers	26	26
horsewhipping	29	29
horsewhips	20	20
horsewoman	19	19
horsewomen	19	19
horsey	10	10
horsie	8	8
horsier	9	9
horsies	9	9
horsiest	10	10
horsily	12	12